Faience Plate with Hand-Painted Flowers

French Faience Plate with Hand-Painted Flowers

6.25”

A charming French faience plate marked “Maison Cambe, Lyon” and stamped “Décoré à la main” (hand-decorated). Featuring a playful scalloped rim with raised green scrollwork and a delicate central bouquet of hand-painted flowers in vibrant red, yellow, blue, and green as well as gilded accents. The slightly rustic finish and faint speckling in the glaze reflect the artisanal character typical of French regional ceramics.

Style it stacked with other faience or French country pottery for a collected look, or let it stand alone on a plate rack or wall to showcase its delightful details. It can also serve beautifully as a coaster for a bottle of wine or champagne, on a nightstand to hold jewelry or a watch, or in the bathroom or kitchen as a charming soap dish.

Stamped on reverse: Maison Cambe, Lyon, Décoré à la main (hand painted)

Condition: Good vintage condition with minor edge wear and small glaze irregularities consistent with age and handmade production, adding to its rustic charm.

About Maison Cambe:

Maison Cambe was a Lyon-based ceramics workshop known for producing hand-decorated faience in the mid-20th century, blending traditional floral motifs with playful, raised edge details. Their pieces reflect the enduring French love of everyday beauty and craftsmanship.

About French Faience:

Faience is a type of tin-glazed earthenware developed in France from the 16th century, inspired by Italian majolica and Dutch Delft. Regional workshops—like those in Quimper, Rouen, and Lyon—created richly colored, often hand-painted pieces for both decorative and practical use. Today, French faience remains beloved for its folk charm, vibrant patterns, and connection to local artisan traditions.